PECB Exam ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Topic 2 Question 45 Discussion

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Topic #: 2

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OrgXY is an ISO/IEC 27001-certified software development company. A year after being certified, OrgXY's top management informed the certification body that the company was not ready for conducting the surveillance audit. What happens in this case?

AThe certification is suspended

BThe current certification is used until the next surveillance audit

COrgXY transfers its registration to another certification body

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Suggested Answer: A

If an organization like OrgXY informs the certification body that it is not ready to conduct the surveillance audit as scheduled, the certification may be suspended. This is because the surveillance audit is a critical part of the ongoing certification maintenance, required to ensure continued compliance with the standard.

by Lenora at Sep 17, 2024, 05:33 AM

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Edmond

2 months ago

Option A all the way, no question about it. Can't just skip the surveillance audit, that's not how it works.

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Melina

11 days ago

But wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the surveillance audit?

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Clemencia

12 days ago

B) The current certification is used until the next surveillance audit

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Frederick

1 months ago

Exactly, it's important to follow the process.

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Bettina

1 months ago

A) The certification is suspended

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Dottie

2 months ago

Haha, they're trying to pull a fast one with option C! Good luck getting that one past the auditors.

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Aliza

2 months ago

Transferring to another certification body? Really? Option C is just avoiding the problem. Suspension is the obvious choice.

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Nadine

26 days ago

C) OrgXY transfers its registration to another certification body

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Skye

27 days ago

B) The current certification is used until the next surveillance audit

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Denae

1 months ago

A) The certification is suspended

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Mireya

2 months ago

Can't believe they weren't ready! Option B is the only way to go, keep that certification until the next audit.

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Werner

1 months ago

Hopefully OrgXY will be better prepared next time.

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Rosalia

2 months ago

It's important to maintain the certification until the next audit.

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Werner

2 months ago

I agree, option B is the best choice in this situation.

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Isaac

2 months ago

Hmm, seems like OrgXY dropped the ball on the surveillance audit. Definitely going with option A - suspension is the way to go here.

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Vonda

2 months ago

Hopefully OrgXY learns from this and improves their processes for next time.

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Magdalene

2 months ago

It's important for companies to stay compliant with their certifications.

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Arthur

2 months ago

OrgXY should have been better prepared for the surveillance audit.

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Soledad

2 months ago

I agree, suspension is the right call in this situation.

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Ressie

3 months ago

But what if they just use the current certification until the next surveillance audit?

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Gertude

3 months ago

I agree with Lavonda. If they're not ready, they shouldn't keep the certification.

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Lavonda

3 months ago

I think the certification should be suspended.

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